TEST BANK FOR PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING 9TH EDITION BY SHEILA VIDEBECK
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026 GRADED A+
◉ What score on the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire indicates
high stress in a client's life? Answer: A 6-month score of 300 or
more, or a year-score total of 500 or more.
◉ How should a nurse evaluate a client who perceives job loss as an
opportunity for growth? Answer: The nurse should characterize the
client's appraisal of the job loss stressor as challenging.
◉ What is a maladaptive response to stress as indicated by a client's
statement? Answer: Reliance on social isolation as a coping
mechanism, such as stating 'I've found that avoiding contact with
others helps me cope.'
◉ What is the purpose of the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire?
Answer: To assess the impact of life changes on a person's stress
levels.
◉ What is the significance of positive coping mechanisms in relation
to stress-related illnesses? Answer: Positive coping mechanisms and
,strong social support can limit susceptibility to stress-related
illnesses.
◉ What does the term 'psychosocial integrity' refer to in nursing
assessments? Answer: It refers to the assessment of a client's
psychological and social well-being.
◉ What is the cognitive level of application in nursing assessments?
Answer: It involves applying knowledge to evaluate client situations
and responses.
◉ What is the role of the nurse in evaluating a client's stress-related
data? Answer: The nurse evaluates the data to determine the risk for
physical and psychological illness.
◉ What does the term 'cognitive level: application' imply in the
context of nursing process? Answer: It implies using knowledge to
assess and evaluate client situations.
◉ What is an example of a positive coping mechanism mentioned in
the notes? Answer: Signing up for a yoga class or making an
appointment to meet with a therapist.
,◉ What is the relevance of social support in managing stress?
Answer: Strong social support can help mitigate the effects of stress
and improve coping.
◉ What does the term 'stress adaptation' refer to in psychiatric
nursing? Answer: It refers to the process of adjusting to stressors in
a way that maintains mental health.
◉ What is the significance of the Miller and Rahe Recent Life
Changes Questionnaire in psychiatric nursing? Answer: It helps
quantify stress levels based on recent life changes.
◉ How can a nurse characterize a client's statement about job loss
being the best thing to happen? Answer: As a positive appraisal of
stress that reflects a challenging perspective.
◉ What is the potential outcome of high stress indicated by the
Recent Life Changes Questionnaire? Answer: Increased risk for
stress-related physical or psychological illness.
◉ What does the term 'maladaptive coping' mean? Answer: Coping
strategies that are ineffective and may worsen the individual's
situation.
, ◉ What is an example of a healthy coping strategy mentioned in the
notes? Answer: Journaling as a form of private reflection.
◉ What is the focus of Chapter 01 in the Test Bank for Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing? Answer: The concept of stress adaptation.
◉ What are the implications of viewing stressors as challenges?
Answer: It can lead to personal growth and positive coping
outcomes.
◉ What is the key takeaway regarding coping resources and stress?
Answer: Coping resources and social support play a crucial role in
managing stress effectively.
◉ What does the term 'integrated processes' refer to in the nursing
context? Answer: It refers to the combination of various nursing
processes to assess and address client needs.
◉ What is the importance of understanding a client's perspective on
stressors? Answer: It helps nurses tailor interventions and support
based on the client's unique coping mechanisms.
◉ What stage of stress is a nursing student likely experiencing if she
comes down with a sinus infection toward the end of every
semester? Answer: Stage of exhaustion.
NURSING 9TH EDITION BY SHEILA VIDEBECK
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE 2026 GRADED A+
◉ What score on the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire indicates
high stress in a client's life? Answer: A 6-month score of 300 or
more, or a year-score total of 500 or more.
◉ How should a nurse evaluate a client who perceives job loss as an
opportunity for growth? Answer: The nurse should characterize the
client's appraisal of the job loss stressor as challenging.
◉ What is a maladaptive response to stress as indicated by a client's
statement? Answer: Reliance on social isolation as a coping
mechanism, such as stating 'I've found that avoiding contact with
others helps me cope.'
◉ What is the purpose of the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire?
Answer: To assess the impact of life changes on a person's stress
levels.
◉ What is the significance of positive coping mechanisms in relation
to stress-related illnesses? Answer: Positive coping mechanisms and
,strong social support can limit susceptibility to stress-related
illnesses.
◉ What does the term 'psychosocial integrity' refer to in nursing
assessments? Answer: It refers to the assessment of a client's
psychological and social well-being.
◉ What is the cognitive level of application in nursing assessments?
Answer: It involves applying knowledge to evaluate client situations
and responses.
◉ What is the role of the nurse in evaluating a client's stress-related
data? Answer: The nurse evaluates the data to determine the risk for
physical and psychological illness.
◉ What does the term 'cognitive level: application' imply in the
context of nursing process? Answer: It implies using knowledge to
assess and evaluate client situations.
◉ What is an example of a positive coping mechanism mentioned in
the notes? Answer: Signing up for a yoga class or making an
appointment to meet with a therapist.
,◉ What is the relevance of social support in managing stress?
Answer: Strong social support can help mitigate the effects of stress
and improve coping.
◉ What does the term 'stress adaptation' refer to in psychiatric
nursing? Answer: It refers to the process of adjusting to stressors in
a way that maintains mental health.
◉ What is the significance of the Miller and Rahe Recent Life
Changes Questionnaire in psychiatric nursing? Answer: It helps
quantify stress levels based on recent life changes.
◉ How can a nurse characterize a client's statement about job loss
being the best thing to happen? Answer: As a positive appraisal of
stress that reflects a challenging perspective.
◉ What is the potential outcome of high stress indicated by the
Recent Life Changes Questionnaire? Answer: Increased risk for
stress-related physical or psychological illness.
◉ What does the term 'maladaptive coping' mean? Answer: Coping
strategies that are ineffective and may worsen the individual's
situation.
, ◉ What is an example of a healthy coping strategy mentioned in the
notes? Answer: Journaling as a form of private reflection.
◉ What is the focus of Chapter 01 in the Test Bank for Psychiatric
Mental Health Nursing? Answer: The concept of stress adaptation.
◉ What are the implications of viewing stressors as challenges?
Answer: It can lead to personal growth and positive coping
outcomes.
◉ What is the key takeaway regarding coping resources and stress?
Answer: Coping resources and social support play a crucial role in
managing stress effectively.
◉ What does the term 'integrated processes' refer to in the nursing
context? Answer: It refers to the combination of various nursing
processes to assess and address client needs.
◉ What is the importance of understanding a client's perspective on
stressors? Answer: It helps nurses tailor interventions and support
based on the client's unique coping mechanisms.
◉ What stage of stress is a nursing student likely experiencing if she
comes down with a sinus infection toward the end of every
semester? Answer: Stage of exhaustion.
